2026 Subaru Forester review

Subaru's new Forester improves in all key areas and brings a competent hybrid system, making it worth considering despite the higher prices.

Subaru has given its next-gen Forester an all-new hybrid system, and improved a few of its fundamental characteristics. Is it any good?

Subaru has revamped its rugged and rational Forester with hybrid tech, but has it improved enough to mix it with top-selling mid-sized SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

Subaru has dusted off the STI badge for a new special-edition Forester, but it's not everything it's cracked up to be.

The Subaru Forester has informally become the definition of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. It's still a practical and dependable SUV.

The Forester is a great family SUV, but you probably don’t need to spend this much to get the best version of it.

Say hello to the Subaru Forester Sport, featuring more... sport, at least visually. As for more power? Well, you might be disappointed...

The Subaru Forester Hybrid left us a bit cold when it first came through the CarExpert garage. Has a facelift improved things?

Subaru has tweaked its strong-selling Forester SUV for 2022, with a new look and extra technology. Has it messed with a winning formula?

The flagship petrol version of Subaru’s mid-size SUV maintains its steady course while targeting traditionalists and brand loyalists alike.

Ignore the black wheels and racy orange highlights – the Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport isn't some turbocharged rocketship. It is, however, a competent, sensible mid-sized SUV.

The Subaru Forester is an appealing mid-sized SUV overall, but the new hybrid version is neither fun nor frugal enough to offset its price premium.